Why Russell Vale mine must be stopped A wide range of organisations, scientists, water, climate, health, and environmental experts, along with many more people, are campaigning to halt mining at Russell Vale. For example, Wollongong City Council opposes the project due to community concerns that have been raised. These threats include risks to drinking water […]
Why Russell Vale mine must be stopped
A wide range of organisations, scientists, water, climate, health, and environmental experts, along with many more people, are campaigning to halt mining at Russell Vale. For example, Wollongong City Council opposes the project due to community concerns that have been raised. These threats include risks to drinking water catchment, local ecosystems, Aboriginal heritage sites, Wollongong Coal’s poor track record on workplace safety, employment conditions, debt servicing and operating compliance as well as increased heavy vehicle traffic, dust, noise, and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Campaign Details
Group Leading this Campaign:
Stop Russell Vale Mine
Campaign Target Type: Business_Industry - Energy_Mining - Coal
Who this Campaign is Targeting: Wollongong Coal
Main Issue of the Campaign: Clean Energy Transformation
Campaign Ran From: 2021 to 2023
Campaign Outcome: Campaign goal achieved
Outcome Evidence: In 2024, Wollongong Resources announced the closure of Russel Vale Colliery via an email to employees. According to the ABC, "The mine had been shut down by the mining watchdog after five underground fires." (Ascertained May 2024.)
Year Outcome Assessed: 2024
Geographic Range of Activity: Local
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